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What’s Next in Interpreting Slavery: Michael Twitty explains where food fits in interpreting slavery

January 17, 2020 • Andre Taylor/Michael Twitty • Season 2 • Episode 3

Food historian, educator, and award-winning author Michael Twitty explains how we can examine elements of slavery through the foods that land on our tables. He also dives into slavery overall and the impacts it has had on the African American community.